Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Tennessee earn a median of $76,840 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,040; the top 10% earn over $133,180. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Conservation Scientists$70,500 median in Tennessee
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$73,570 median in Tennessee
- Soil and Plant Scientists$61,950 median in Tennessee
- Environmental Restoration Planners$76,840 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$63,960 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56,960 median in Tennessee
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Tennessee
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Tennessee?
The median is $76,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,040 and the top 10% earn over $133,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.